Following a series of information releases on the CRF1000L Africa Twin, American Honda has publicized pricing for the all-new model and also revealed additional details on the trailblazing adventure bike. At the same time, Honda officially announced a number of returning on-road models, several of which are offered in new colors for 2016.
Touratech set out to build the dream shock for an adventure motorcycle and has succeeded in creating a high-performance suspension upgrade with the Touratech Extreme Rear Shock for the KTM 1190 Adventure R.
The compact design of the Touratech Upper Crash Bars, maximize protection of expensive bodywork and radiators while providing optimum maneuverability for the BMW F800GSA. Touratech Upper Crash Bars take the impact of a fall and transfer the force effectively around the motorcycle.
When an R1200GSA is loaded with a pannier system, top-case, tank-bag and dry bags, it might seem like there isn’t anyplace else to store items, but now there is. The space between the pannier rack and the motorcycle is perfect for the tough, 4.2 liter, aluminum and plastic Touratech Toolbox.
Vee Rubber VRM-401 V-Grip Adventure Knob tires are 40 percent on-road and 60 percent off-road. These tires offer stability on sand, gravel and light mud environments, and traction on wet or dry pavement.
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that Moose Racing, a provider of off-road apparel, is the presenting sponsor of the Beta AMA National Dual Sport and Yamaha Super Ténéré AMA National Adventure Riding Series.
Touratech has announced the inaugural Touratech East Coast Adventure Rally to take place August 13-16, 2015 near Huntington, PA. Hosted on a 200-acre, private farm located in the rolling hills near Rothrock State Forest, the Rally will offer participants wonderful areas for riding, camping and festive times with the adventure motorcycle community.
Up, up, up has been the trend at BMW Motorrad as the German motorcycle manufacturer continues to post record-breaking worldwide sales.
The University of Gravel Roads, which captures author Rene Cormier’s solo circumnavigation of the world, has become a Canadian bestseller. Immediately popular as soon as it was published in 2010, it’s continued to be in demand, fueled in large part by extensive author appearances across North America.
In May 2014, 16 riders left London to embark on a 105 day adventure expedition to Magadan. Documentary filmmaker, Robin Newell joined us with the end result being called “Beyond Siberia – Riding the Road of Bones” and soon to become a TV mini series.
An excellent choice for the adventure bike rider 650cc and up is the Vee Rubber’s new VRM 401 V-Grip tire. The VRM 401 V-Grip adventure knob is 40 percent on road and 60 percent off-road tire. The VRM 401 offers exceptional stability on sand, gravel and light mud environments, as well as remarkable wet or
The all-new 2015 Avantour adventure boot was designed for the growing dual-sport/adventure market and features a water-resistant full-grain leather upper paired with a High-Tex waterproof/breathable liner for the ultimate waterproof protection. Maximum comfort, movement, and support are achieved with the Eso-Motion 2 articulating hinge system and D3O shock-absorbing ankle cups. Black anodized aluminum buckles are
